In recent years the quarries of Carrara have had an annual aggregate ... bianco which is of the greatest importance, and the white statuary marble is the noblest of all. It has many varieties.

The classic combination of white cabinets and white Carrara marble countertops gives it a timeless and elegant look. The smooth, bright surface of the Carrara marble complements the clean lines of ...

So they're difficult to shape, to model. Instead the Carrara marble has all those characteristics. Then it's a pretty uniform white. It has a medium hardness. It's not too hard and not too soft.

Marble is one of the most popular and luxurious kitchen countertops you can choose. They're timeless and versatile – and as ...

And calacatta is one of the world's most expensive types of marble. It's more than double the price of carrara marble, yet mined in the same mountains. But the key to calacatta's price is its rarity.